Special Olympics Mission Statement

To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to developed physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympians, and their community. Visit us at www.specialolympicstn.org

Special Populations Statement

This division provides leisure programs and opportunities for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The programs offered are adapted and modified when necessary to provide the most successful opportunities for participation in all leisure activities.

Volunteers  

We always need VOLUNTEERS to help with our Special Olympics athletic events. You can come for a while or stay all day, but be sure to bring your “Helping Hands” to help bring out the winner in all our athletes.

Southwest Region

Area 11 includes the greater Jackson area counties: Chester, Decatur, Hardeman, Hardin, Henderson, Madison, & McNairy county.

Sports & Special Events

Track & Field, Bowling, & Polar Plunge

How to contact your local Special Olympic representative

Area Director: Tim Stratton

Phone: 731-394-2415

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Website: www.specialolympicstn.org/west-tennessee-region/southwest-region-area-11

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SOTNGreaterJackson

Sign Up for the Polar Plunge: https://www.classy.org/event/jackson-polar-plunge-2026/e735919